This blown and molded square-shaped bottle has an unusually wide neck and a flared lip. The white baked enamel shield is framed by stylized blue leaves with yellow and red flowers. A yellow crown sits atop the shield. The jar is labeled with the alchemical symbol for powder and the text RAD JAL in black. Jalap Root, native to the mountainous regions of Mexico was introduced to Europe in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and was used as a cathartic and diuretic.
Date Made: 18th century
Location: Currently not on view
Subject: Pharmacy
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Related Publication: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection, Estes, J. Worth. Dictionary of Protopharmacology: Therapeutic Practices, 1700-1850
Credit Line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 1991.0664.0366Catalog Number: M-05515Accession Number: 1991.0664Collector/Donor Number: SAP 227Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0366
Object Name: bottleOther Terms: bottle; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 13.3 cm x 6.5 cm x 6.3 cm; 5 1/4 in x 2 9/16 in x 2 1/2 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-a9b1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_994554
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